Re: 1953 clipper deluxe touring sedan

Posted by Mike On 2011/7/26 16:00:23

"What is the expected time before it needs an overhaul(assuming it's OK now)?"

Well, if clean oil is used and you're not driving it as a daily driver or beating on it, i'd really assume it should run forever....made it 50 years so far right? Of course mine just spun a rod, but i think that was mainly luck of the draw.

Automatic? My ultramatic gave me about 3-5 thousand miles before i rebuilt it (After sitting 10 years), but if you weren't picky about leaks and such, it probably could have been driven a lot more.

Each car is different, but i wouldn't say the Packard was in need of chronic rebuilds over time like, say, a poured Babbitt motor that's just going to wear out over time with general use.